White Locust Tree is a deciduous tree that grows to 14–25 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.8 m diameter, with thick, deeply furrowed blackish bark. The tree is native to North America, introduced and widely cultivated in Europe. It was probably introduced in India by the British while developing the hill stations, where it is now seen. The leaves are 10–25 cm long, pinnate with 9–19 oval leaflets, 2–5 cm long and 1.5–3 cm broad. Leaflets are rounded at both the ends and notched at the tip

Planting & CareThe fresh carob tree seeds germinates quickly and easily. If you don’t find fresh seeds you can grow it from dry seeds which is scarified and soaked in water until they double in size. They can be planted in spring or fall.

Sunlight: :Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: deep sandy soil

Water: Keep soil moist throughout the growing season.

Temprature: 104º to 122º F

Fertilizer: Apply Any Organic fertilizer

Care:

Once fully developed carob tree can withstand temperatures up to -7 ° C, but frost during flowering period can reduce or sometimes prevent fruiting.

The tree is ideally grown in regions with a Mediterranean climate.

Special Feature:Having the atomic number 6, every carbon atom has a total of six electrons. Two are in a completed inner orbit, while the other four are valence electrons—outer electrons that are available for forming bonds with other atoms. The carbon atom s four valence electrons can be shared by other atoms that have electrons to share, thus forming covalent (shared-electron) bonds. Having the atomic number 6, every carbon atom has a total of six electrons. Two are in a completed inner orbit, while the other four are valence electrons—outer electrons that are available for forming bonds with other atoms.UseMedicinal use:

Carob improves digestion
Carob lowers bad cholesterol level in the blood
Carob is used to treat diarrhea in children and adults
Carob can prevent cervical and lung cancers
Carob has anti-oxidant properties that can help repair damaged cells.